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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.64, 1,004.76 and 562.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.64, 1,004.76 and 562.68 is: 775.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.64 : 1,004.76 = 562.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.64/1,004.76 = 562.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.64x = 1,004.76 × 562.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.64x = 565,358.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,358.36/728.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.91

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